Colombia: Letter from civil society to Petro and Marquez calling to end violence against human rights defenders

Colombia, Americas

National and international organizations sent this letter to President Gustavo Petro and Vice President Francia Márquez with three recommendations so that, in their first 100 days, they address the situation of human rights defenders and leaders.

Find the original letter here in Spanish (Protection International).

Colombia

Americas

2022

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